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Assistant Ecologist/Ecologist - Botany

Penguin Recruitment
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Derby, Derbyshire DE12FU, England

Salary

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Derby is seeking an Assistant Ecologist/Ecologist specializing in Botany.
  • The position offers a competitive salary dependent on experience, along with annual bonuses and a retirement plan.
  • Candidates should have at least 2 seasons of demonstrable experience in botany and habitat assessment.
  • Key responsibilities include conducting botanical surveys, preparing biodiversity management plans, and supporting biodiversity strategies.
  • The role includes benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness initiatives.

Position: Assistant Ecologist/Ecologist - Botany
Location: Derby
Salary: DOE

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy with expertise in master planning, urban design, landscape architecture, environmental assessments, ecology, arboriculture, and green infrastructure is seeking an Assistant Ecologist/Ecologist specialising in Botany to join their team in Derby.

Assistant Ecologist/Ecologist - Botany Specialist Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with annual bonuses
  • Retirement plan to secure your future
  • 25 days of annual leave, with the option to purchase additional days
  • Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
  • BUPA health and wellness cashback scheme
  • Employee well-being initiatives, including volunteer opportunities and social events
  • Access to a range of benefits and incentive programs
  • A workplace with a strong focus on employee health and job satisfaction

Assistant Ecologist/Ecologist Overview:

As an Assistant Ecologist/Ecologist specialising in Botany, you will play a vital role in developing and delivering vegetation surveys and botanical assessments across a diverse range of projects. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team of ecologists, planners, and environmental specialists, you will contribute to high-quality habitat assessments, restoration plans, and biodiversity strategies.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Conducting detailed botanical surveys and habitat condition assessments.
  • Assisting in the preparation of biodiversity management plans and botanical inventories.
  • Supporting the integration of botanical expertise into biodiversity net gain (BNG)

Assistant Ecologist/Ecologist Requirements:

  • Demonstrable experience in botany and habitat assessment (at least 2 seasons' experience).
  • Knowledge of botanical surveying techniques and plant identification.
  • Familiarity with biodiversity assessment tools (e.g., DEFRA Metric) and GIS systems.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
  • Full right to work in the UK.
  • Membership with CIEEM.

If you're passionate about botany and eager to contribute to environmental excellence, send your CV to Joe at (url removed) or call (phone number removed). Explore more vacancies on our website.

This is a permanent position, and Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency for this vacancy.

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